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Indonesian rescue teams recovered the body of a local hiker after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island, while searches continued for two missing Singaporean climbers. Authorities said ongoing eruptions, ash clouds and dangerous terrain have complicated rescue efforts after hikers reportedly ignored restricted-zone warnings near the active volcano.
The Pentagon has released 161 declassified UFO-related documents spanning decades, including astronaut reports from Apollo missions and military footage from the Middle East. Accounts describe flashing lights, hovering objects, and unexplained phenomena, though many are attributed to natural or unknown causes. Lawmakers and the public continue to push for greater…
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has secured $2 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation above $20 billion amid China’s intensifying AI race. Its Kimi chatbot and open-source language models are gaining momentum, backed by major investors including Meituan and China Mobile, as competition with domestic and global AI rivals…
Two British nationals evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius are reportedly recovering in hospital as global health agencies monitor the outbreak. The virus scare has been linked to several deaths and confirmed infections aboard the vessel, prompting international tracing, isolation measures and heightened medical surveillance.
India’s weather turned unpredictable as the IMD issued simultaneous heatwave, rain and thunderstorm warnings across several states. Authorities advised tourists and holidaymakers to monitor forecasts closely, avoid high-risk areas and prepare for possible travel disruptions caused by heavy rain, strong winds and extreme heat.
